Monday, April 28, 2014

Art Discussion Meeting..May Day! (May 1, 2014, 9am) O'Connors


Thursday, May 1, 9AM  

Suggested Table Topic: "Revelations" share something that you (finally) understood about painting. What is it and what made you "get it"? --Let's Discuss!
....and as usual bring some of your current paintings and/or news about you...We’re interested!

(O'Connor's Restaurant 7850 Southwest Capitol Highway Portland, OR 97219) 

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Art Discussion Meeting, Thursday, April 24, 2014, O'Connors














Susan Gorrie

Susan Gorrie

Susan Gorrie

Reproduction/painting by Sargent

Marty Tassoni (start for Sargent copy)






To read notes from the meeting....go HERE











Call to Alla Prima Portland Members (First Annual Group Show 2014)



Call to Alla Prima Portland Artists
Alla Prima Portland Invitational Group Show 2014
Reception: First Thursday, June 5, 2014, 6-9pm
Overall show dates: June 5- July 3, 2014

Art Factors 7035 SW Macadam Ave Portland, OR 97219

(Deadline to enter: May 1)

Details:

Who is eligible? Alla Prima Portland “members” who have attended at least one breakfast meeting prior to April 3, 2014

Please “sign up” at your earliest convenience by emailing stephanie.cissna@comcast.net to let us know that you intend to put in a painting. (Put “Group Show” in the subject line).

Bring TWO framed paintings, any size up to the maximum size, 18x24* of any subject** to Art Factors 7035 SW Macadam Ave Portland, OR 97219 on Tuesday, May 27 between the hours of 10-11am. (Make sure your framing is good, with d rings and wire, no saw tooth hangers. If you need to purchase framing, please consider consulting Bob Harris at Art Factors).

(Additional option: Just for fun, on Tuesday, May 27 meet up with us prior to turning in your art at Buffalo Gap restaurant next door to Art Factors, 9am, for breakfast). 6835 SW Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219).
Make sure that your painting is identified clearly on the back with pertinent information:
Name
Title
Price
Phone number
Please also email this exact duplicated identification information to Stephanie Cissna before or on May 27 (so that she can compile information for printed labels). Put “Label information” in the subject line.
stephanie.cissna@comcast.net
The commission to Art Factors is: 30%

Help promote the show with the evite that you will be provided (put it on your website, your blog, facebook and mail to all your collectors, friends and family).

There is no entry fee, however, you might be asked to contribute toward a promotion and/or refreshment fee. Those details yet to come. The fee will be modest.

Pick up date for unsold art July 8 between 9 and noon

(*18x24 is the maximum support size, not including frame). 

**Your painting doesn't have to be plein air..but it would be nice if it were Alla Prima (still not mandatory). Just make sure it is a painting you are very proud of! (and also please use discretion, no “sexualized” nudity or anything that could be construed as “controversial”).

Pick up date (for any unsold art): Tuesday, July 8 between 9-10am.

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(HUGE THANKS to Mark David Larsen for hosting/organizing this exhibit).  Questions? contact Stephanie: stephanie.cissna@comcast.net



Monday, April 21, 2014

Art Discussion Meeting, Thursday, April 24, 9am OConnors


Thursday, April 24, 9AM  

Suggested Table Topic: Brushes...what is your favorite kind and manufacturer....also share a brushwork tip with us (if you have one)--let's discuss! 

....and as usual bring some of your current paintings and/or news about you...We’re interested!

(O'Connor's Restaurant 7850 Southwest Capitol Highway Portland, OR 97219)